The CLS Program is part of a U.S. government effort to expand dramatically the number of Americans studying and mastering critical foreign languages. Students of diverse disciplines and majors are encouraged to apply. Participants are expected to continue their language study beyond the scholarship period, and later apply their critical language skills in their future professional careers.

The CLS Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA).

Resources

View winning CLS essays from UI students at the International Programs Proposal Library. Your Hawk ID is required to view essays. Samples of successful essays are also available in hard copies at Academic Programs and Services, 1111 UCC.

Application Process

Please contact Karen Wachsmuth (karen-wachsmuth@uiowa.edu) for more information. Applicants should make an appointment by October 15th with Karen Wachsmuth to begin the application process.